Facing criminal charges in Upper Marlboro, Maryland? SoMD Criminal Defense provides strategic, experienced criminal defense representation for individuals charged with crimes in Upper Marlboro and throughout Prince George’s County. Upper Marlboro is the county seat of Prince George’s County and home to both the District Court and Circuit Court, making it the center of criminal prosecution in the county. Our Oxon Hill office at 137 National Plaza, Suite 300, is located just minutes from the Upper Marlboro courthouse, and our attorneys appear regularly in PG County District Court and Circuit Court.
Available 24/7 for emergency consultations. If you’ve just been arrested, call (301) 818-0389 now.
Whether you have been charged with a DUI, drug offense, assault, theft, or any other criminal matter, the outcome of your case can affect your freedom, your career, and your family. You need a defense team that knows the Prince George’s County courts, the local prosecutors, and the strategies that work in Upper Marlboro.
Why Choose SoMD Criminal Defense in Upper Marlboro
Our partners, Jeremy B. Widder and Kathryn Batey, bring a powerful combination of prosecution and defense experience to every case they handle in Upper Marlboro. Jeremy served as an Assistant State’s Attorney before founding this firm, giving him firsthand knowledge of how prosecutors build and prioritize cases. Kathryn served as a Deputy District Public Defender for Southern Maryland, defending clients in the same courtrooms where she now practices privately.
This combination of experience on both sides of a criminal case gives our clients a significant advantage. We understand how Prince George’s County prosecutors think, how they evaluate evidence, and where their cases are vulnerable. Our attorneys appear regularly in the Upper Marlboro courthouse and maintain strong professional relationships throughout the PG County legal community.
Criminal Cases We Handle in Upper Marlboro
We defend Upper Marlboro residents and individuals charged in Prince George’s County against the full range of criminal offenses, including:
- DUI and DWI charges — including first offenses, repeat offenses, and refusal cases
- Drug and controlled substance charges — possession, distribution, and manufacturing
- Assault and violent crime charges — first-degree assault, second-degree assault, robbery
- Homicide and violent felonies — murder, manslaughter, and attempted murder
- Sex offenses and domestic violence — sexual assault, domestic assault, child abuse
- Theft, burglary, and property crimes — shoplifting, motor vehicle theft, breaking and entering
- Felony charges — all felony-level offenses in Prince George’s County Circuit Court
- Protective order violations and misdemeanors — including firearm charges
- Post-conviction and expungement — appeals, sentence modifications, record clearing
Upper Marlboro Court System
Criminal cases in Prince George’s County are prosecuted in the Upper Marlboro courts. The District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings for felonies. The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County handles felony trials, jury trials, and more serious criminal matters. Both courts are located in Upper Marlboro, making it the hub of all criminal case proceedings in the county.
A criminal case in Upper Marlboro typically begins with an arrest or a criminal summons, followed by an initial appearance or bail review hearing. From there, cases move through preliminary hearings, possible grand jury proceedings for felonies, motions hearings, and ultimately trial or plea resolution. At every stage, the decisions made by your attorney can significantly impact the outcome. Early involvement of an experienced criminal defense attorney allows us to gather evidence, interview witnesses, file critical pretrial motions, and negotiate with prosecutors before the case gains momentum against you.
Communities We Serve Near Upper Marlboro
Upper Marlboro sits at the heart of Prince George’s County, and our firm represents clients from communities throughout the area. Whether you live in Bowie, Mitchellville, Kettering, Largo, Glenn Dale, Crofton, Clinton, or Fort Washington, our team is ready to defend you in the Upper Marlboro courts. We understand the unique concerns of PG County residents and are committed to providing aggressive, personalized defense for every client we represent.
Contact Our Upper Marlboro Criminal Defense Attorneys
In addition to Upper Marlboro, SoMD Criminal Defense represents clients throughout Southern Maryland and Prince George’s County. We handle criminal cases across PG County as well as in Charles County, Calvert County, and St. Mary’s County. No matter where in the region your charges originated, our attorneys are ready to defend you.
Our Oxon Hill office is located just minutes from the Upper Marlboro courthouse at 137 National Plaza, Suite 300, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. We offer free initial consultations and are available to discuss your case immediately.
Call (301) 818-0389 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you call, the more we can do to protect your rights and your future.
